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I have done coffee since the 80’s. My friends and I own a couple of cafes in NYC called La Colombe and we use some vintage E-61’s. If you are ever in town please shoot me a line and come by. Congrats with the blog and keep up the good work.

Was on Home-Barista over the weekend, and someone from the Rock was asking questions about Java Blend. Steered them over to you. Hope it isn’t creating too much work for you, but I was interested in your comments as well.

Hi, i have been reading your comments, am after a good espresso for hmm 2 years. am located in cape Breton, so i got my machine (giotto, compak k10 grinder), tried different places in HALIFAX , steve-o rino (spelling), and smiling goat (was the best), i could not fined any good coffee beans, i tried 59th parallel(was so so), i ordered some from “Just us coffee” in the valley, not bad, still the best one i tried come from Toronto (idrinkcoffee.com), but mailing and orders taking for ever, any one you recommend in the halifax area?
thanks

You have some nice equipment!!! Now the right beans, technique and practice should more than compensate for what I suspect is a coffee-wasteland in Cape Breton.

I love 49th Parallel Epic. When its on its sweetspot and with the right barista, it ROCKS. THe blend is changed around frequently according to seasonality of beans etc…. If 49th Parallel Epic is not to your liking, you might prefer a more traditional espresso blend that is not as bright, fruity… more dark, robust, chocolate and caramel. I would suggest you try some of the offerings of Java Blend Coffee, located on North St in Halifax (near Robie). They will ship coffee:

Just Us; 5896 Spring Garden Road (@ Carlton) serves their own locally roasted Just Us beans. Espresso is variable quality, but great space upstairs to hang out…

No where else worth drinking on the ‘peninsula Halifax as far as I’m concerned.

BY FAR, the best espresso and baristas work at TIBS (Two If By Sea Cafe)… Zane works most days it seems, but occasionally gets a day off as owner. He is there usually on weekends however. They often close on Stat Holidays, so I can’t be sure about Thanksgiving weekend hours. Sat/Sun they open 8-5 USUALLY. Up to date info is best obtained on their Facebook page:

Best way to get to TIBS if you don’t have car or bike at disposal is by the ferry which is fun way to see city/harbor. You can walk to Ferry Terminal on downtown waterfront and ferry costs $2.25. Weekend Alderney ferry service prolly reduced frequency.

From the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal TIBS is about 5 minute walk if that. It is 3 blocks up from the Ferry Terminal in Alderney Landing, walking up Ochterloney St. (#66) to Wentworth which is the cross street.

My mom (Charlotte) brought home the paper with all the information on it. Already checked out everything and made some coffee in the Aeropress with your instructions. Hopefully I run into sometime soon in the hospitals or TIBS.

I gotta ask what your favorite coffee is. I love trying new coffees so I’ll be interested in finding out.